The research enterprise at The Saban Research Institute educates students at various academic levels as research volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering as a researcher, you should identify a scientist with whom you would like to work with and approach him/her for a potential position.

You will need to officially apply and submit an application to Children's Hospital Los Angeles once you have been accepted by a researcher.

Applicant Requirements

There are several requirements to participate in any of the programs offered.

Applicants must be students enrolled in high school, undergraduate, or medical school and be at least 17 years or older.

Applicants must complete the appropriate on-line application, which will be professionally reviewed by the Office of Research Education.

The application process is competitive; once accepted, participants will be working side by side with some of the nation's most respected pediatric scientists.

Research Education Mission

The mission of Research Education at The Saban Research Institute is to provide high-level mentorship, training and research education to individuals at various academic levels who have an interest in basic, translational, community-based and/or clinical research.